Under what condition is the Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee charged to an Anago franchisee?
Anago Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e that you sell | Upon sale of Unit Franchise | |
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date2 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee5 | $150 for each client bid below the required minimum that you failed to conduct. | In January of each year based on the prior 12-month averages or, at our option, in January and July, based on the prior 6-month averages | Due only if you fail to schedule and conduct the minimum number of marketing appointments with prospective cleaning clients that result in a bid for service (each a "Client Bid") |
| Banking Fees | Credit card charges of 4.75% per transaction unless our cost to provide you this service is greater, in which case you will be required to pay the higher cost. | Monthly | If you choose to utilize our credit card processing services, you will pay us the per transaction fee. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 12–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee is charged if a franchisee fails to meet the minimum required number of marketing appointments with prospective cleaning clients that should result in a bid for service. This fee is designed to ensure that franchisees are actively pursuing new business and meeting Anago's standards for client acquisition.
The amount of the Client Bid Schedule Deficiency Fee is $150 for each client bid that falls below the required minimum. The fee is assessed either in January of each year, based on the prior 12-month averages, or, at Anago's option, in January and July, based on the prior 6-month averages. The minimum Client Bid schedule depends on the population of the franchisee's Area and will be detailed in Anago's Manuals.
For example, if the population of a franchisee's area is 1,000,000 or fewer people, they must schedule and provide at least 15 client bids per month during the 1st year of operation, 20 client bids during the 2nd year, and 25 client bids during each subsequent year. If the population is at least 3,000,001, the franchisee must schedule and conduct at least 30 client bids during the 1st year, 45 client bids during the 2nd year, and 60 client bids during each subsequent year. These requirements are subject to change at Anago's discretion, so franchisees need to stay updated with the latest guidelines in the manuals.